Thursday, 2 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 35. Porpoise

Porpoise comes from the French 'pourpois'. This, in turn, is from Medieval Latin 'porcopiscus', a compound of porcus (pig) and piscus (fish).

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Flowers of Oahu 177. Sea hibiscus (Talipariti tiliaceum)

This is a varigated variety, known locally as Mahoe.